U can see that he bought a kit. I’m sure it has instructions. If it’s too quick for u, go to utube settings & slow down playback speed. Personally I prefer condensed short visual vids with no unnecessary backstory or time fillers. Usually when I go to these diy vids I’m in a hurry lol.
I used to work in an structural engineering firm and we'd use sika products when we needed to do a crack repair project. Works well although when it came to foundations, we had to be more thorough. Usually we'd have them excavate the back side as well to make sure the cracks weren't all the way through, check for water leakage, etc. Suggest repairs, etc. Saved a lot of older buildings in the downtown LA area doing this as well as around all of LA. Most of these buildings were constructed back in the early 1920s.
I've got a 1914 house in Chicago where the previous owner did a patch job 25ish years ago. I love these old homes/buildings. So worth saving. There's just no f'n way one is going to build new and have it be as high quality unless you have massive $$, even then . . .
I have previously; • thoroughly clean the cracks • resurface the inner face of the crack creating a semi smooth surface • cut a piece of garden hose, slice it vertical, tuck in the crack with vertical opening facing exterior • hydraulic cement or something over the hose and crack • drill into the floor through the pad accessing the drain tile. Allowing the water to flow in a controlled manner. Horizontal cracks are an entirely different story. I learned this years ago being that you CANNOT STOP WATER only try to direct the flow. wondering if anyone else is familiar with this technique. Good video. Thank you for your time and efforts.
It would be better to use injection packers and make sure the sealant penetrates to the outside of the foundation for larger cracks/failures. Then address the exterior and redirect the water away from the foundation if possible. The system he is showing here is the same principal, as the injection material will penetrate through the wall. Your idea will let the water seap under the floor and could cause other issues unless there is a french drain or some place for the water to go.
@@stringlarson1247correct. The injection seals the water out all the way to the exterior surface. Allowing the water to still seep through the crack and drain down a hose into the tile is allowing the concrete to be degraded over time. All of the concrete surrounding a crack needs to be chiseled back because that section, exposed to water often, is now weaker than the foundation wall. As far as I've read, when people try to waterproof a basement from the inside, they are allowing the concrete to hold moisture and not breath which causes not only deterioration but will also cause mold and mildew to form.
I have a very thin crack that's leaking every time it rains. It'll cost me upwards of $16,000CAD to get it repaired. You make this look very easy and worth looking into making it a DIY project.
Pretty good video, but you should have at least held up the box better and explain the products you're using and what that secondary thing you're squirting in with the hose is. (Please don't take this as hostile) Was that the same material, or a secondary material to take up any voids. I'm a contractor and I'm going to have to do this in about a week or two clients own. Looks like a decent product . Sika usually has top-notch products.
This is exactly what I needed to do. Now I have 2 questions one what if there is a crack in the outside do you do the same thing after you dig a hole. 2nd question I have a leak coming from where the wall meats the floor and it doesn't leak too often but would I be able to just seal the inside or would I need to to the outside
Used a similar product on 2 cracks in my basement years ago and have had zero problems, only difference was had to mix my own cement, of course good gutter drainage and landscaping.is also key.
Makes sense bc the previous owner of my home applied concrete repair over the crack and it doesn’t last long. I also had a home with a stone foundation that had water coming in. The first recommendation I received was to make sure the grading was sloping away from the house and also invested in 6 inch gutters. That really ended the water from entering the foundation.
Oh man this video saved my ass. I just noticed a vertical crack in my foundation and was shitting my pants thinking I’ll have to have the whole thing redone.
I had a decent size one but decided to hire a foundation professional contractor to fix it. They charged me $1200 to fix the crack and add a moisture barrier to it. The epoxy they injected is rated like 8000 psig, so it is much stronger than concrete. I haven’t had an issue since then.
Hello. I was in total awe until the end. Please show us how to properly remove the tabs before I purchase this rather expensive kit. I’m super excited to invest, but want to do it the right way & save $$$ on hiring a “pro”. Also, do we have to use all of the tubes, or is there a certain amount of coverage per tube? I read in some comments here that you’ll know when to move upwards onto the next tab once the product begins oozing out above. Thank you for what you have offered ❤.
Nice quick video, thanks. I'd suggest getting a vacuum attachment for the grider. I have one on for the angle grinder and one (built in) for the Milwaukee M12 3" cut-off saw that I use for lathe and plaster walls. Works great. That fine dust can/will go everywhere for days.
Thank You! 🙏What kind of green gun do you have for squeezing epoxy at the beginning? 🙏For much smaller crack Matvey foundation company gave estimate 2800$ and described exactly the same process. Material is max 150$. And why chipping concrete with grinder to make bigger crack? To get more epoxy there? 🙏 Thanks. I have no one to help me and no choice but to try it. Need to keep elderly mother and dog is save home. Otherwise have to move…
This is a temporary fix. I can't help to have noticed that you didn't wait when injecting the epoxy until it came out of the lower port and then close that port off before proceeding to the next above. I'd be concerned that I didn't have the crack completely full. Did I miss something?
Hey 👋 buddy I never saw that type of thing before were you put those plugs on the wall and push stuff in there I bet that is strong 💪..good video buddy 👍 👏 👌 😉
I chisel the crack 1” deep v shape and fill it in hydraulic cement and cover with drylok. I did 10 foundation cracks and not 1 leaked. It’s been over years.
How do I get a professional to do that kind of fix, I keep getting companies that try to push the patch job that is a temporary fix and nobody knows how to do that
Hi, so far I have seen so many videos about fixing cracked walls and I like yours the best. May I ask where did you buy all the tools from? Hope to hear from you with many thanks.
My contractor did a similar process but instead used plastic tubing, so when he injects the wall, we know it is full as it runs out of the upper tube. He used pencils he cut to stop up the holes. When done everything stays in place including the now glued ports. The wall is just put over it. Usually there is some type of insulation which creates that much of a gap no matter what. I like this method but couldn't see how anyone would know the fluid has filled the entire void. Note he did some many years earlier with the exact same process and they are holding strong.
I have done many crack repairs but I use Water Plug (more near color of concrete). Embed small tunes as you go. Sets immediately. Use use LV or low viscosity epoxy. Sets overnight. Grind off. Practically invisible. Even bonded topping slab that curled off the original.
Hi is there any place to actually buy the kit because it’s sold out everywhere and literally can’t find it after searching nonstop even on the sika website !!
Kevlar strap sealed on with epoxy inside and out if needed. Bullet proof and waterproof . Kevlar ‘s tinsel strength is like 100 x stronger than the concrete itself . One and done.
*WINNI* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us how it's done. I've been looking for a solution for the 2 cracks I have in my foundation. GOD Bless.
My house is only 4th year now but it has a wide long crack wall. Also the floor is sinking I don't trust anyone who want to solve the problem. Any advice with this?
sounds like you have a settling foundation. sucks. builder's warranty? what does your insurance say? also, if you think there could be some erosion around your fondation over time from rain, you could improve rain water management.
Thanks for the video - I plan on doing similar repairs to my Dad's old 1948, which has cracks in foundation due to improper plantings ( already removed the bushes). You will need to make a video about the caulking gun. 💕
I had a few cracks repaired on my foindaton wall and it has been 3 years and there has been no sign of any water entering through the repaired cracks. I had a contractor do the repairs.
You can skip the two steps grinding the crack and spraying it out. At each port entry drill into your foundation 4 inches this will get the sealer in deeper to your foundation you may want to seal the outside crack as it will flex and seal the outside.Also this product works the best if you put just a small shot of water into your port before you inject it it actually will activate it.Used this products and others sealed many foundations never had a issue in 30 years.
First video I have watched that had really good prep work which is important if you want this to work. I have one question thou. How do you prevent the epoxy from oozing out of the crack on the outside?
I wish we could have seen the epoxy from the outside above the window. I imagine the rest underground would hydrolock with the soil, wouldn't be hard to overfill the cavity. Do the black plastic bits have 1 way valves in them?
This repair is only temporary, as the crack may have resulted from differential settlement. It is necessary to excavate extensively beneath the foundation to inspect and prevent the occurrence of another crack below. In addition, a thorough foundation repair, including underpinning after careful excavation, will provide a more durable and lasting solution.
please tell me where you get sikadu crack repair kit for concrete and masonry i see you do that job i love to lean how to but i dont where to get the kit .
Can this work on the floor foundation in a townhouse? Can someone please respond ASAP please. I’m remodeling a townhouse and found a crack across the room today. Thank you I’m advance 🙏🏾
@@dodyh657 I can't remember the brand as it was 20 years ago and given to me by a friend but it was made for foundation cracks. I chiseled out a v-groove and pushed it into the crack simply with a small trowel. As it cures it heats up and expands (although almost unnoticeable) into the crack. Look for hydraulic cement. It should be available at your local big box store.
This is temporary... Another "fix" is to drill in to the foundation at 45degree angles throughout the length of the crack on both sides of it and then mechanically inject epoxy deep in the crack, rather than just patching up the outside of the crack.
Another temporary fix. The water will still erode from the other side. The "ULTIMATE" fix would be to dig out the other side of the wall. Repair the concrete on both sides and reseal the exterior wall. This is a temporay solution like the concrete patch. The water will just erode around it.
The polyurethane injection expands through the wall, sealing the concrete on both sides. If you want to spend an insane extra amount of money for the same solution, be my guest. For anyone else reading this silly comment, he is factually incorrect. The reason you use an exopy seal on the interior. Is to ensure the polyurethane expands to the exterior wall. OP is misinformed or outright willfully ignorant on this subject
@@coldee785 you are right but also wrong. I’ve had situations where it epoxy injections fail. So the best solution is excavating and repairing from the outside. But you should always try to accomplish the goal with the cheaper method first.
All those still doesn’t solve the water issue… Those options are still just like cleaning a tooth. We have to think of it like doing a root canal and take care of the water issue at the root of the problem by alleviating the pressure of water intrusion by “waterproofing” water management. External options can be costly and create more issues by unearthing the backfill soil and whatever else is present like a deck. Do this instead by installing a gutter system connected to a sump pump and getting that water far away. Take care of the water by having a means to dispose of it and cure the water leak entirely. 3 parts to waterproofing: Wallseal 12mill liner, interior gutter system placed on top of footer, sump pump with buried discharge or connected to a storm drain depending on what county you live in.
Ahh so now I would have 2 butt joints on my basement wall. Genius. Basically 2 cracks all the way down. If concrete bonded to concrete well the wouldn't be a conversation
The best way to fix this would be to excavate the outside foundation wall and repair the crack from the outside AND inside. BUT if you don't have access to the outside for whatever reason or just don't want to put in all that effort (and money), then I would use a large grinder and try to grind out about 2" width by 5" deep section of the foundation and use HYDRAULIC CEMENT to fill it. Hydraulic cement is waterproof. Sika products are more for walls and floors that do not have static water pressure pushing water into the wall like a sidewalk or above ground concrete wall.
Hopefully no one follows your advice regarding hydraulic cement. Hydraulic cement is harder than your wall. They will expand and contract at different rates, causing micro cracks and future leaks. Water behind the hydraulic cement will also soften the wall concrete and cause separation between the two. A proper 2 part polyurethane epoxy injection will fill the crack from top to bottom, inside to outside. The polyurethane will flex with the wall and you won't have water intruding into the wall softening it. No need to dig it up and fix it from the outside I made a living fixing cracks that people filled with hydraulic cement. I didn't catch the name of the products shown in the video. But it wasn't a high pressure injection, it didn't look like a 2 part cartridge and I didn't see it flow from one port to the next. So, I'd bet this ends up leaking sometime in the next 5 to 10 years.
Why didn't we see the poly dripping out of each port and why didn't you cap each one as you progressed? Seems like theres no way to tell how much of the crack was filled.
Unless one checks the foundations that is only a good cosmetic repair. which will not hold if the foundation are moving due to soaking , One needs to hink much deeper. that that.
How do you prevent the epoxy from hardening in the mixing tube? I used a similar product. By the time I went from outside to inside the house, the mixing tube was rock hard. Couldnt use the rest of the product because no one sells the attachable mixing tube. Horrendous oversight not selling those things.
Why is your video INCOMPLETE? Did you explain what you were using? How it’s supposed to work? What it looks like when finished?
Google is free. You can clearly see what the product is in the video, and when he's finished injecting... That's what it looks like.
i will assume he is using 2 parts of epoxy, the grey layer to seal the surface then injection inside will mix/contact with grey part.
U can see that he bought a kit. I’m sure it has instructions. If it’s too quick for u, go to utube settings & slow down playback speed. Personally I prefer condensed short visual vids with no unnecessary backstory or time fillers. Usually when I go to these diy vids I’m in a hurry lol.
All these videos end there with those plugs in the wall . How does this story end ! 😭
I used to work in an structural engineering firm and we'd use sika products when we needed to do a crack repair project. Works well although when it came to foundations, we had to be more thorough. Usually we'd have them excavate the back side as well to make sure the cracks weren't all the way through, check for water leakage, etc. Suggest repairs, etc. Saved a lot of older buildings in the downtown LA area doing this as well as around all of LA. Most of these buildings were constructed back in the early 1920s.
what is your opinion using Hilti epoxy result ?
I've got a 1914 house in Chicago where the previous owner did a patch job 25ish years ago. I love these old homes/buildings.
So worth saving. There's just no f'n way one is going to build new and have it be as high quality unless you have massive $$, even then . . .
Would have liked to seen the job after 48 hours. Thanks for the video
Don’t forget to post the finished product to see what it looks like. 👍🏼great job
I have previously;
• thoroughly clean the cracks
• resurface the inner face of the crack creating a semi smooth surface
• cut a piece of garden hose, slice it vertical, tuck in the crack with vertical opening facing exterior
• hydraulic cement or something over the hose and crack
• drill into the floor through the pad accessing the drain tile. Allowing the water to flow in a controlled manner.
Horizontal cracks are an entirely different story. I learned this years ago being that you CANNOT STOP WATER only try to direct the flow. wondering if anyone else is familiar with this technique. Good video. Thank you for your time and efforts.
It would be better to use injection packers and make sure the sealant penetrates to the outside of the foundation for larger cracks/failures.
Then address the exterior and redirect the water away from the foundation if possible.
The system he is showing here is the same principal, as the injection material will penetrate through the wall.
Your idea will let the water seap under the floor and could cause other issues unless there is a french drain or some place for the water to go.
@@stringlarson1247correct. The injection seals the water out all the way to the exterior surface. Allowing the water to still seep through the crack and drain down a hose into the tile is allowing the concrete to be degraded over time. All of the concrete surrounding a crack needs to be chiseled back because that section, exposed to water often, is now weaker than the foundation wall. As far as I've read, when people try to waterproof a basement from the inside, they are allowing the concrete to hold moisture and not breath which causes not only deterioration but will also cause mold and mildew to form.
Wish you had also shown how to remove the black plastic.
I have a very thin crack that's leaking every time it rains. It'll cost me upwards of $16,000CAD to get it repaired. You make this look very easy and worth looking into making it a DIY project.
Pretty good video, but you should have at least held up the box better and explain the products you're using and what that secondary thing you're squirting in with the hose is. (Please don't take this as hostile)
Was that the same material, or a secondary material to take up any voids.
I'm a contractor and I'm going to have to do this in about a week or two clients own. Looks like a decent product . Sika usually has top-notch products.
This is a nice repair system!
I would check if foundation needs any repair first, and then fill the crack.
Hey, thanks for the vid, wondering if there is any sort of indication when each injection point is full?
You start at the bottom and when the nipple/tube above has some poly in it you know it is full and move up one.
As shown here you start at the bottom, however what isn’t shown here is when the next tap above starts dripping you move up to that one and so on.
How much are they paying you ? That stuff is garbage.
@@michaelroberts2813 I did three cracks in my poured foundation walls 25 years ago and still leak free.
@@michaelroberts2813Do you have any bad experience with it?
This is exactly what I needed to do. Now I have 2 questions one what if there is a crack in the outside do you do the same thing after you dig a hole. 2nd question I have a leak coming from where the wall meats the floor and it doesn't leak too often but would I be able to just seal the inside or would I need to to the outside
Used a similar product on 2 cracks in my basement years ago and have had zero problems, only difference was had to mix my own cement, of course good gutter drainage and landscaping.is also key.
How can you tell if the epoxy is even spreading through out the crack
Makes sense bc the previous owner of my home applied concrete repair over the crack and it doesn’t last long. I also had a home with a stone foundation that had water coming in. The first recommendation I received was to make sure the grading was sloping away from the house and also invested in 6 inch gutters. That really ended the water from entering the foundation.
Oh man this video saved my ass. I just noticed a vertical crack in my foundation and was shitting my pants thinking I’ll have to have the whole thing redone.
I had a decent size one but decided to hire a foundation professional contractor to fix it. They charged me $1200 to fix the crack and add a moisture barrier to it. The epoxy they injected is rated like 8000 psig, so it is much stronger than concrete. I haven’t had an issue since then.
@@afa6361hi where do you find that person ?
@@afa6361how's the wall holding up? I might need this kind of repair also
@@afa6361 what sort of warranty did your contractor give you?
Hello. I was in total awe until the end. Please show us how to properly remove the tabs before I purchase this rather expensive kit. I’m super excited to invest, but want to do it the right way & save $$$ on hiring a “pro”. Also, do we have to use all of the tubes, or is there a certain amount of coverage per tube? I read in some comments here that you’ll know when to move upwards onto the next tab once the product begins oozing out above. Thank you for what you have offered ❤.
Nice quick video, thanks.
I'd suggest getting a vacuum attachment for the grider. I have one on for the angle grinder and one (built in) for the Milwaukee M12 3" cut-off saw that I use for lathe and plaster walls. Works great. That fine dust can/will go everywhere for days.
I am totally using ya idea and yet I watched so many videos but yours is so clean imagine I almost called American dry basement
Saw same product on this old house looks like it works! Need to do this to my basement
Love it! Short, simple & to the point. Great video!
Can or should this be applied outside of house to crack??
Do I need to dig out the other side before i use this ?
Is there a part 2 for this video?
Thank You! 🙏What kind of green gun do you have for squeezing epoxy at the beginning? 🙏For much smaller crack Matvey foundation company gave estimate 2800$ and described exactly the same process. Material is max 150$. And why chipping concrete with grinder to make bigger crack? To get more epoxy there? 🙏 Thanks. I have no one to help me and no choice but to try it. Need to keep elderly mother and dog is save home. Otherwise have to move…
Can't have any loose concrete, best for adhesion
If the crack continues through to the exterior, should we do the same treatment outside? Or do we seal outside first before using this product?
My experience has seen this fluid seal the entire crack. You just need to make sure it is filled.
This is a temporary fix. I can't help to have noticed that you didn't wait when injecting the epoxy until it came out of the lower port and then close that port off before proceeding to the next above. I'd be concerned that I didn't have the crack completely full. Did I miss something?
Have you ever heard about video edition ....
Was this crack through to the exterior as well?
If so did you only seal from inside?
Are you supposed to make sure the liquid come back out to make sure the crack is completely filled?
I seriously wish I knew this...
Yes and then plug it and go up.
What is this material did you use to fix the Cracks walls?
Hey 👋 buddy I never saw that type of thing before were you put those plugs on the wall and push stuff in there I bet that is strong 💪..good video buddy 👍 👏 👌 😉
Did you do the after video ?
I chisel the crack 1” deep v shape and fill it in hydraulic cement and cover with drylok. I did 10 foundation cracks and not 1 leaked. It’s been over years.
How do I get a professional to do that kind of fix, I keep getting companies that try to push the patch job that is a temporary fix and nobody knows how to do that
Would this technique work for the garage floor also?
Just get it epoxied!
How do you know when to stop injecting into each nozzle?
what caulking gun was the first one? that thing looked crazy
How do you know how much expoxy you are squirting into the crack??
Yeah you need to widen it and use the grease fittings that require drilling so it protects the outside wall too
Hi, so far I have seen so many videos about fixing cracked walls and I like yours the best. May I ask where did you buy all the tools from? Hope to hear from you with many thanks.
Does this product work for exterior side crack of concrete wall?
My contractor did a similar process but instead used plastic tubing, so when he injects the wall, we know it is full as it runs out of the upper tube. He used pencils he cut to stop up the holes. When done everything stays in place including the now glued ports. The wall is just put over it. Usually there is some type of insulation which creates that much of a gap no matter what. I like this method but couldn't see how anyone would know the fluid has filled the entire void. Note he did some many years earlier with the exact same process and they are holding strong.
Side note this saved me thousands over the other estimates for repairs.
What would you use for a garage if you have multiple larger cracks
I have done many crack repairs but I use Water Plug (more near color of concrete). Embed small tunes as you go. Sets immediately. Use use LV or low viscosity epoxy. Sets overnight. Grind off. Practically invisible. Even bonded topping slab that curled off the original.
Hi is there any place to actually buy the kit because it’s sold out everywhere and literally can’t find it after searching nonstop even on the sika website !!
Find it at Rona in Quebec.
I have a retaining wall with a 1/8 to 1/4" crack about 6ft long. Can I use this repair method or should I do something else?
Kevlar strap sealed on with epoxy inside and out if needed. Bullet proof and waterproof . Kevlar ‘s tinsel strength is like 100 x stronger than the concrete itself . One and done.
*WINNI* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us how it's done. I've been looking for a solution for the 2 cracks I have in my foundation. GOD Bless.
You have to dig from outside ,seal it with a blue sealer,then blueskin wp ,then foundation wrap dmx ag
Why there is usually cracked from window ……?? Can you explain
Good video. The link to the product says out of stock. Where else can I purchase this kit. I did a search but am not finding the box you used. thanks
Rona in Quebec had it.
How do you take out the inserts after 48 hours?
My house is only 4th year now but it has a wide long crack wall. Also the floor is sinking I don't trust anyone who want to solve the problem. Any advice with this?
sounds like you have a settling foundation. sucks. builder's warranty? what does your insurance say? also, if you think there could be some erosion around your fondation over time from rain, you could improve rain water management.
Will this work for exterior corner of foundation?
Loved the high-speed time-lapse video. Well done. Thank you.
How do you know when to stop filling and move to the next opening?
Where can I buy this product?
Thanks for the video - I plan on doing similar repairs to my Dad's old 1948, which has cracks in foundation due to improper plantings ( already removed the bushes).
You will need to make a video about the caulking gun. 💕
What if its in a corner? I have new foundation meeting old foundation, the seam has a leak
CLEAN WORK, NICE JOB. ARE YOU USING SOME SORT OF AN ELECTRIC GREASE GUN?
where to buy the kit you use?
I had a few cracks repaired on my foindaton wall and it has been 3 years and there has been no sign of any water entering through the repaired cracks. I had a contractor do the repairs.
How long are you supposed to let the outer epoxy sit before you inject the bonding epoxy into the crack?
My box says 16-24 hours just realized
is this kit discontinued? i checked the link, the website, and google; i can't find it for sale
Are you using a power caulk gun? Is that a thing??
What if the crack is too small for the injection points (hairline width)?
You can skip the two steps grinding the crack and spraying it out. At each port entry drill into your foundation 4 inches this will get the sealer in deeper to your foundation you may want to seal the outside crack as it will flex and seal the outside.Also this product works the best if you put just a small shot of water into your port before you inject it it actually will activate it.Used this products and others sealed many foundations never had a issue in 30 years.
What is the product you used?
Would have been nice to see the finish product!
Does this work on horizontal cracks?
Nope! Been there, done that. Temporary. ALWAYS, repair on the side where the water comes from. More expensive? Yes. Works, 100 %.
So my place has a room that was extended so where they extended is now cracking will this work
Does this work with external corner crack?
Do you have to do the outside too
No, unless you have a massive crack on the outside.
Hello,how was after you done,it’s stop leaking,plz reply me winni
First video I have watched that had really good prep work which is important if you want this to work. I have one question thou. How do you prevent the epoxy from oozing out of the crack on the outside?
I think the soil on the outside will be compacted enough to stop it from going anywhere and I think some foundations have a plastic wrap on it.
I wish we could have seen the epoxy from the outside above the window.
I imagine the rest underground would hydrolock with the soil, wouldn't be hard to overfill the cavity.
Do the black plastic bits have 1 way valves in them?
This repair is only temporary, as the crack may have resulted from differential settlement. It is necessary to excavate extensively beneath the foundation to inspect and prevent the occurrence of another crack below. In addition, a thorough foundation repair, including underpinning after careful excavation, will provide a more durable and lasting solution.
Nope
Where i can get that kit?
Where can you purchase this kit? Home Depot, Lowe's?
Did you ever find it? I tried home depot today. And they did not have it. I have not tried lowes yet
Where can I get that kits??
please tell me where you get sikadu crack repair kit for concrete and masonry i see you do that job i love to lean how to but i dont where to get the kit .
Can this be done through thte outside?
Yes. The polyurethane will travel through the crack.
Why don’t we have this kit in Australia 😩
How to tell when to stop ?
Can this work on the floor foundation in a townhouse? Can someone please respond ASAP please. I’m remodeling a townhouse and found a crack across the room today. Thank you I’m advance 🙏🏾
Geez...you work FAST!!
I used hydraulic cement 20 yrs ago. Takes half the time and has never leaked.
Hydraulic cement didn't stop the leak.
You mean Ordinary Portland Cement? How do you apply it into the cracks?
@@dodyh657 I can't remember the brand as it was 20 years ago and given to me by a friend but it was made for foundation cracks. I chiseled out a v-groove and pushed it into the crack simply with a small trowel. As it cures it heats up and expands (although almost unnoticeable) into the crack. Look for hydraulic cement. It should be available at your local big box store.
Didn’t work for me that’s only a bandaid
@@dodyh657hydraulic cement is needed
Home Depot no longer sells this. Thanks for the video.
Do you know who does I try home depot today?And you are right they could not help me
You, sir, just won me over. Here’s a new subscribe 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What is the name of the adhessive ?
Great video! Can't find in any stores.
Why not spray the whole wall with closed cell spray foam?
It is a temporary repair unless settlement issue has been resolved.
This is temporary... Another "fix" is to drill in to the foundation at 45degree angles throughout the length of the crack on both sides of it and then mechanically inject epoxy deep in the crack, rather than just patching up the outside of the crack.
Another temporary fix. The water will still erode from the other side. The "ULTIMATE" fix would be to dig out the other side of the wall. Repair the concrete on both sides and reseal the exterior wall. This is a temporay solution like the concrete patch. The water will just erode around it.
What to use for resealing?
‘Reseal the exterior wall’
The polyurethane injection expands through the wall, sealing the concrete on both sides. If you want to spend an insane extra amount of money for the same solution, be my guest.
For anyone else reading this silly comment, he is factually incorrect. The reason you use an exopy seal on the interior. Is to ensure the polyurethane expands to the exterior wall. OP is misinformed or outright willfully ignorant on this subject
@@coldee785 you are right but also wrong. I’ve had situations where it epoxy injections fail. So the best solution is excavating and repairing from the outside. But you should always try to accomplish the goal with the cheaper method first.
All those still doesn’t solve the water issue… Those options are still just like cleaning a tooth. We have to think of it like doing a root canal and take care of the water issue at the root of the problem by alleviating the pressure of water intrusion by “waterproofing” water management. External options can be costly and create more issues by unearthing the backfill soil and whatever else is present like a deck. Do this instead by installing a gutter system connected to a sump pump and getting that water far away. Take care of the water by having a means to dispose of it and cure the water leak entirely. 3 parts to waterproofing: Wallseal 12mill liner, interior gutter system placed on top of footer, sump pump with buried discharge or connected to a storm drain depending on what county you live in.
Ahh so now I would have 2 butt joints on my basement wall. Genius. Basically 2 cracks all the way down. If concrete bonded to concrete well the wouldn't be a conversation
The best way to fix this would be to excavate the outside foundation wall and repair the crack from the outside AND inside. BUT if you don't have access to the outside for whatever reason or just don't want to put in all that effort (and money), then I would use a large grinder and try to grind out about 2" width by 5" deep section of the foundation and use HYDRAULIC CEMENT to fill it. Hydraulic cement is waterproof. Sika products are more for walls and floors that do not have static water pressure pushing water into the wall like a sidewalk or above ground concrete wall.
Hopefully no one follows your advice regarding hydraulic cement. Hydraulic cement is harder than your wall. They will expand and contract at different rates, causing micro cracks and future leaks. Water behind the hydraulic cement will also soften the wall concrete and cause separation between the two.
A proper 2 part polyurethane epoxy injection will fill the crack from top to bottom, inside to outside. The polyurethane will flex with the wall and you won't have water intruding into the wall softening it. No need to dig it up and fix it from the outside
I made a living fixing cracks that people filled with hydraulic cement. I didn't catch the name of the products shown in the video. But it wasn't a high pressure injection, it didn't look like a 2 part cartridge and I didn't see it flow from one port to the next. So, I'd bet this ends up leaking sometime in the next 5 to 10 years.
Love your video style….. thank you!
Great video...I would like to try this product but cannot seem to find it available. Any ideas?
Why didn't we see the poly dripping out of each port and why didn't you cap each one as you progressed? Seems like theres no way to tell how much of the crack was filled.
What’s the cost of this to have it done by someone yourself ? Or someone who knows how to do this ?
I had a crack done recently by a firm..$700, I'try the other crack by myself.
Unless one checks the foundations that is only a good cosmetic repair. which will not hold if the foundation are moving due to soaking , One needs to hink much deeper. that that.
How do you prevent the epoxy from hardening in the mixing tube? I used a similar product. By the time I went from outside to inside the house, the mixing tube was rock hard. Couldnt use the rest of the product because no one sells the attachable mixing tube. Horrendous oversight not selling those things.
I think it would be better to start injection from top first so that paste can flow down inside under force of gravity.
Filling it from the bottom evenly forces the air out.